Mr. Adriano Perusin Principal Ms. Antonia Montanari IB Coordinator - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School Mr. Adriano Perusin Principal Ms. Antonia Montanari IB Coordinator & Vice Principal Ms. Toni Pinelli Superintendent of Education responsible for STA Family of Schools and STA IB Diploma
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Principal
IB Coordinator & Vice Principal
Superintendent of Education – responsible for STA Family of Schools and STA IB Diploma Programme
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Adrianna Rerecich, Chaplain
Adriano Perusin, Principal
Antonia Montanari, IB Coordinator & VP
& Alignment with Ontario Curriculum (Sample Timetable)
Student Representatives
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OUR SCHOOL
❑ Catholic School
❑ Academic Excellence ❑ Pathways Planning and Support ❑ Student Leadership Development ❑ Parent Engagement ❑ Co-Curricular Teams and Clubs
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Founded in 1968 for internationally mobile students
❑ Focus on the whole person ❑ International perspective ❑ Responsible citizenship ❑ Critical and compassionate thinkers ❑ Informed participants in local and international affairs ❑ Respectful of other cultures and attitudes
❑ Over 5,177 schools, 6,425 programmes ❑ Over 1,250,000 students ❑ In 150 countries (185 schools in Canada offering Diploma Programme) ❑ Integration with Grade 11 and 12 Ontario Curriculum and Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations
❑ STA is one of 89 Diploma Programme Schools in Ontario
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▪ Inquirers ▪ Knowledgeable ▪ Thinkers ▪ Communicators ▪ Risk Takers ▪ Principled ▪ Caring ▪ Open-minded ▪ Well-balanced ▪ Reflective
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❑ High academic standards – expanded learning beyond academic study ❑ Prepares for the rigors of post-secondary education ❑ Educates the whole person ❑ Students appreciate cultures and attitudes other than their
with diverse groups ❑ Take ownership for your own learning ❑ The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.
Grade 9 Semester 1 Grade 9 Semester 2 Pre – IB English Pre – IB Mathematics Pre- IB French Pre – IB Science Pre – IB Geography Religion Music/Drama/ Visual Art
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Grade10 Semester 1 Grade 10 Semester 2 Pre – IB English Pre- IB French Pre – IB Mathematics Pre – IB Mathematics Grade 11 Pre – IB History Pre – IB Science Religion Arts/Tech/ Physed/ Business/ Civics & Careers**
**Careers/Civics** (Summer school or on-line as possible option) Our Programme is a Four Year Commitment
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❑ Group 1 – Language & Literature
(English)
❑ Group 2 – Second Language
(French)
❑ Group 3 – Individuals and Society
(History, Economics)
❑ Group 4 –Experimental Sciences
(Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
❑ Group 5 – Mathematics ❑ Group 6 – The Arts (Drama)
Extended Essay (EE) – Grade 11 & 12 Requirement Up to 4,000 word investigation of a topic of special interest outside of the regular curriculum which acquaints diploma candidates with the kind of independent research and writing skills expected by universities. Theory of Knowledge (ToK) – Grade 11 & 12 Requirement Challenges students to question the basis of knowledge, to develop the ability to analyze evidence and to appreciate other cultural perspectives. Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) – Grade 11 & 12 Requirement Continuous community involvement demonstrating reflective/experiential learning completed in grades 11 and 12.
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❑French SL: 86% of students received a mark between 84%-100% ❑Physics SL: 89% of students received a mark between 84%-100% ❑Math SL: 62% of students received a mark between 84%-100% ❑English HL: 94% of students received a mark between 84%-100% ❑Biology HL: 65% of students received a mark between 84%-100% ❑Biology SL: 100 % of students received a mark between 84%-100% ❑History HL: 71 % of students received a mark between 84%-100% ❑Chemistry HL: 54% of students received a mark between 84%-100% ❑Chemistry SL: 54% of students received a mark between 84% - 100%
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SUBJECT STA SCORES WORLDWIDE SCORES ENGLISH A: Lang & Lit HL 5.67 4.96 FRENCH B SL 5.47 5.03 HISTORY HL 5.12 4.77 PHYSICS SL 6.06 4.03 MATH SL 5.02 4.18 BIOLOGY SL 5.71 4.17 BIOLOGY HL 5.00 4.33 CHEMISTRY SL 4.75 4.00 Chemistry HL 4.72 4.50
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❑ AnnaMaria Zubieta: 2018-2019 Top IB Graduate ❑ High Diploma Score of 43 out of 45 ❑Extra Curricular – Prefects, RAM Mentors, Voyage Science, Social Justice Club, Video Game Design Club, L2L Tutoring, French Club, Physics Club and Sustainable Garden Initiative
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High School IB Diploma Programme Making friends and connections with teachers Develop work ethic and leadership skills Preparation for university, in both content and learning style Curriculum Extension: promotes self- learning
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High School IB Diploma Programme Making friends and connections with teachers Develop work ethic and leadership skills Preparation for university, in both content and learning style Curriculum Extension: promotes self- learning
❑ Waterloo University – Biomedical Engineering, Architectural Engineering ❑Western University – Medical Science, Economics, Biomedical Life Sciences, Health Science, Criminology, Mechatronics Engineering ❑McGill University – Biological Science, Biomedical Science, Life Science, Computer Engineering ❑University of Toronto – Social Science, Materials Engineering, Life Science ❑McMaster University – Integrated Business and Humanities, Life Science, Health Science
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❑Bader International Study Centre in England – Global Development Studies ❑Brown University (Providence Rhode Island) – Liberal Medical Education ❑St. George University – 6 year MD Program ❑University of Queensland Australia – 5 year entry dentistry program ❑Royal College of Surgeons (Ireland) – 6 year Medicine Program ❑University College Dublin – 6 year Medicine Program ❑Fairfield University (Connecticut) – International Studies
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❑Western University – Mechatronics Engineering
Received Admission scholarship of $10,000 ($2,500 for 4 years)
❑McGill University - Biological, Biomedical and Life Sciences
James McGill Scholarship ($5,000) and the Josef & Jochem Entrance Scholarship ($5000)
❑University of Toronto – Social Science program
Received entrance scholarship ($3000) and designated a U of T scholar ($7500)
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❑McGill University – Bachelor of Computer Engineering
Received McGill scholarship of $3,000.00
❑Western – Duel Major for Economics and criminology under the
social sci faculty Received The Western Scholarship of Excellence $2000
❑Waterloo University - CAP/Honours Science
Received President’s Scholarship of $2000
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“The things that I learned academically during the past two years have
been really important to my university studies and my future career path, I would argue that it’s the learning skills that IB has taught me that have been the most critical to my success. Things like being brave in the face of challenges, being responsible, thinking critically. In fact, there’s a whole IB learner profile with 8 different characteristics that every perfect IB student should have. And I think this is what makes IB so great; it’s a program that doesn’t just stuff you with tons and tons of knowledge, but instead it focuses on shaping you as a person and as a student, which has made so many aspects of my life better, including my time at university.”
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“IB in general helped us to mature into not just excellent students, but
excellent citizens of the world. We know how to learn, how to think creatively, how to communicate, how to be proactive, and how to really step out and make a difference. We have been given the opportunity to become the parts that are needed to make change.”
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“In terms of university, I am performing very well. I am one
variety of skills with start-ups, as I now have my own start-
variety of difficult tasks and can handle difficult learning
have IB to thank for that.”
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Grade 9 Admission is based on: ❑CAT 4 scores ❑Evaluation of Learning skills ❑Evaluation of Grade 7 Final Report card ❑Evaluation of Grade 8 Progress Report card ❑Evaluation of Grade 8 Mid-term Report card ❑Focus on Math, English, & French Report card grades
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Grade 9 a) Completion of the Canadian Achievement Test (CAT) Version 4. The CAT is a testing system that assesses the essential learning
Saturday, November 2nd and 9th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The cost of the test is $25.00, non-refundable. Registration is required for this testing. Registration is available on-line at https://hcdsb.formstack.com/forms/ib b) CAT 4 results will be mailed home when they have been returned to St. Thomas Aquinas CSS.
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❑Submission of the Application Package, Birth Certificate, a copy of Grade 7 Final Report Card, Grade 8 Progress Report, CAT 4 results, proof of status in Canada (if not born in Canada) by Monday, December 16th, 2019. ❑Conditional offers will be mailed out at the beginning of February 2020. ❑Acceptance will be dependent on Mid-term Grade 8 report card. ❑Applications will be available online at the end of November.
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Grade 9: $250, non-refundable after March 2, 2020 Grade 10: $350, non-refundable after June 25, 2020 Grade 11: $600 (includes the cost of 2 IB Exams) in US funds Non-refundable after October 30, 2020 Grade 12: $1,000 (includes the cost of 4 IB Exams) in US funds Non-refundable after October 30, 2020 Fees are used to provide resources and training specific to the IB Programme. Grade 11 and 12 fees: Canadian equivalent to be determined based
school year.
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❑IB is a specialized program ❑As per HCDSB Policy 1-04: Transportation is only provided for students living within the STA boundaries who qualify for bussing according to board policies ❑As per HCDSB Policy 1-04: Cross Boundary students attending the IB program DO NOT require a cross boundary form ❑Cross Boundary IB students are responsible for their own transportation ❑ Students in a specialized program whom “OPT OUT” of the IB program will be required to return to their home school ❑ Visit www.haltonbus.ca if you have questions related to busing eligibility.
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(AP) and IB?
Advance Placement (AP) IB Diploma Programme Opportunity for advance standing in university Opportunity for advance standing in university Taken on a course by course basis Offers a complete program and with an internationally recognized diploma Only receives an OSSD Receives OSSD and IB Diploma Mark is based solely on an end of term AP exam Marks determined by both internal assessment and final IB exams Ontario marks are not converted to reflect AP results All grade 12 marks are converted from IB final exams to Ontario marks
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All work towards the IB diploma must be completed over a 2 year span. Our students complete all of this course work beginning in September of their Grade 11 year. In order to prepare for the program, students apply to join our St. Thomas Aquinas pre-IB program, which focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the IB Diploma.
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There are very few spaces available in grade 10. Applicants will be assessed on an individual basis. The application for grade 10 students will be made available in January on our STA website.
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with the IB Coordinator? Via email. We will do our best to get back to you within 24 hours. Email address are listed on the website. Or IB Guidance Secretary IB Guidance Office is open Monday – Friday from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm
with the IB Coordinator? It is not possible for us to meet with each applicant individually. We receive many applications and find the most effective way to handle questions is by email to the Coordinator or the IB Guidance Secretary.
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programme? A committee reviews the applications and makes a determination. The committee reviews and evaluates the students learning skills, grades in Math, English and French for both grade 7 and grade 8 and the CAT 4 test scores.
Yes, the grade 9 pre-IB programme application will be available on line at the end of November. Please review the application for all necessary documents that need to be submitted. Important dates are listed on the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School website – The application for Grade 9 is due Monday, December 16th, 2019.
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We receive many applications for the IB Programme, each grade and year is reviewed on an individual basis, last year we had approximately 300 applicants for approximately 100 seats.
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